Broncos traded up with the Eagles to select LSU EDGE Sai’vion Jones with the No. 101 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Jones (6’5/283) has the perfect build for an edge rusher in the NFL. Standing at 6-foot-6 and 280 pounds, Jones displays a lot of power off the ball. He posted career numbers in 2024, with 19 tackles, two pass deflections, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Jones screams potential, and is a true pass rusher, posting a 76.8 grade from PFF, with a 14.6 win percentage. Although Jones is a powerful pass rusher, he does have some weaknesses. He plays high, causing him to get pushed around quite a bit. In his game against USC, Jones posted a 42.3 run defense grade, and he was exposed at times, causing him to not capitalize off his defenders. He has the body frame, but Jones isn’t the most athletic edge rusher. Although he is active with his hands, Jones can be inconsistent off the ball. Meaning, he is sometimes late with that initial jab step, and he loses that momentum. Overall, Jones has the potential to be a productive edge rusher in the NFL. But, he is also a bit of a project type of guy.
